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Participatory voting at events: Part 2—Low-tech versus high-tech solutions

Conferences that Work

There is no shortage of high-tech systems that can poll an audience. Here are three reasons why high-tech ARSs may not be the best choice for participatory voting: ARSs necessitate expense and/or time to set up for a group. No-tech and low-tech approaches are low or no cost and require little or no preparation.

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Hub and spoke meetings

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Ever since my first encounter with the hybrid hub and spoke meeting topology at Event Camp Twin Cities in 2011, I’ve been a big fan of the format. A hub and spoke meeting is one where there’s a central hub meeting or event that additional groups (aka “pods”) of people join remotely. But first….

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Best of Texas Event Vendors

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Events reflect the reputation of the organizers. Their experienced staff can bring a wealth of knowledge to developing the intricacies of your event, and their communication and reliability is crucial for ensuring that all aspects of your event run smoothly.

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Reduce Chinese-style self-censorship at your meetings

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Why mention this on an event design blog? Tech In Asia explains: “Imagine being near a steep cliff. ” — The cleverest thing about China’s internet censorship , Tech In Asia. The Chinese government runs a massive online censorship program. Sources for additional information.

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Guaranteeing audience engagement at your events

Conferences that Work

So how can you get authentic audience engagement at your events? Pádraic suggests that hi-tech polling methods can be used to increase engagement. No high tech was needed with one optional exception — we projected a Google Doc at the end, to capture and display all the group feedback during the closing public workshop evaluation.

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Planning Starts for IMEX America 2023

Smart Meetings

The author of “Intentional Event Design” joined the IMEX team in June after leaving SITE Global where she was head of events for more than three years, to pursue a. I have been to every IMEX America since it began in 2011,” she recalled. Her role varied, however, including exhibitor, tech provider, speaker and tour guide.

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Create memorable learning experiences and connections at simple workshops

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Here’s what you might see on a stroll through a typical workshop: An example At one workshop, association staffers noted that no one touched a cell phone, and intense conversations with frequent bursts of laughter filled the entire two-hour event. Every process element is a strategic ingredient of the workshop design.

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